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by Lene
Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Something wrong with my boy
Replies: 21
Views: 5096

Greeny... I'm so sorry for your loss... I can only begin to imagine how you're feeling.. May your gorgeous little guy rest in peace.
by Lene
Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:47 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Keep food in air tight containers!!
Replies: 2
Views: 1676

Gosh, Lauren... That's a hard lesson learnt... When I first came to Australia in 1983, I used to do just as I did in Denmark, and ended up with a rubbish bin full of maggots... I still have trouble eating rice... lol.. It took me a few years to learn that everything eatable had to be in non invasive...
by Lene
Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:09 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Something wrong with my boy
Replies: 21
Views: 5096

Hi Greeny... I hope and pray your little one will be OK...
by Lene
Sun Apr 13, 2008 12:03 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: I am new and at this
Replies: 13
Views: 3283

Hi Lena Welcome to the forum... I have 2 IRNs, a green female, Paulie and a blue male, Toby. I'm originally from Denmark and now living in Australia... Came here with hubby and 3 kids in 1983.. Hubby got rehomed and the kids are now adults with their own children. My best friend, when I was a child ...
by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:59 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Found tame too' or wild talking too'?
Replies: 16
Views: 4309

You don't need a license to keep the 'normal' cockatoos or Corellas... You need a lisence to keep a Major Mitchell, though, and also a Palm Cockatoo, even though it's no Australian... You also need a lisence (I think) or at least a movement advice to keep a lorikeet... You are required to notify the...
by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:53 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Found tame too' or wild talking too'?
Replies: 16
Views: 4309

Even if the cockatoo was set free or escaped years ago, it would still retain some words, and I reckon if it's accepted into a flock, it should probably be allowed to stay there... There's nothing more beautiful than watching the birds in their natural environment... If the bird had recently got out...
by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:40 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Update on Paulie
Replies: 1
Views: 1258

Update on Paulie

I have now had Paulie for about 6 months... We haven't had any problems out of the ordinary. I coped with the biting by saying 'gentle' and not pull the hand away... I think that's what you call 'bluffing' - Paulie would lunge at my hand, and if I pulled my hand away she would go in for at bite, but...
by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:09 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: hi...just come back after a month
Replies: 12
Views: 3024

Welcome back, Leo... Tango is beautiful, and I think he's a boy, too. I'm sure you both missed each other terribly... It sounds like he has put on a lot of weight, while you've been away... Most like because of lack of exercise... He'll be back in form in no time, now that you're back home. The fact...
by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:37 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: I think every one should view this
Replies: 24
Views: 9014

by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:26 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Found tame too' or wild talking too'?
Replies: 16
Views: 4309

Hi Lauren...

Can you give the RSPCA a call? Someone might have registered their missing Too on there...

That's how I found Cory after a week...
by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:23 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: my baby had an accident
Replies: 9
Views: 2694

It's amazing what birds can do even with a 'collar'...

Hcloost... your bird will be fine... just take it easy with him untill he has healed...
by Lene
Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:19 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Bird's a bit of a pig...
Replies: 5
Views: 2159

Probably why they do so well in the wild - even in England!
by Lene
Sat Apr 05, 2008 6:13 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: My new ringies!!!
Replies: 4
Views: 1817

WOW! Kat, they are indeed beautiful...
by Lene
Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:11 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Help taming 6mnth ringneck
Replies: 1
Views: 1111

He sounds like a perfect candidate for clicker training...

Have a look at BirdClick at yahoo groups... it's terrific.
by Lene
Fri Apr 04, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Wierd Animals...
Replies: 53
Views: 14019

I am completely panicky about spiders, but in my later years I have been able to look at pictures on the net... Not a book, though...

I used to have a lot of pet rats... they all had names from the Roman Empire...
by Lene
Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:49 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Name change suggestions..
Replies: 14
Views: 3815

When I had a HUGE amount of rats, they all had names after the line of Julius Ceasar... Before and after...

Maybe if you like a certain culture or country, you can search for names you like...
by Lene
Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: Jake (the bird that never got a chance)
Replies: 8
Views: 2550

What a gorgeous bird, Jack was... RIP..
by Lene
Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:06 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: We're no fools!
Replies: 10
Views: 2567

Hi Lauren I'm sure clicker training will help... You just really need to teach them targeting, and from there you can teach a solid step up as well as teaching them a cue to go into their cages. Having the birds out all day, will leave the birds feeling this is 'their home'.. I always make sure my b...
by Lene
Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:37 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: What a sticky beak
Replies: 12
Views: 2866

LOLOL... how cute is that... Just like a toddler.
by Lene
Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: a question on your birds talking....
Replies: 8
Views: 2206

A lot of birds are 'closet talkers' until they gain a bit of confidence... None of my ringnecks talk, but they are only young (about 6 months old). My quaker talks a bit - like whatcha doing, hello Shrekie.. Cory, my Corella, talks a lot, repeats everything I say... the latest is: It's allright... S...
by Lene
Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:55 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Urgent Help : My parrot Puking
Replies: 6
Views: 1964

I most certainly wouldn't wait for an online community to tell you what's wrong... If I was worried of my birds doing that, they would go straight to the doctor (Vet).. I expect they are both IRN's.. Are they male and female living together? If so, they may be reguritating - It's a bonding thing for...
by Lene
Fri Mar 28, 2008 12:35 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Indian Rinkgneck Babies Hatched 03/20/2008
Replies: 14
Views: 3895

Babies are just so cute! I don't understand why some people say that baby birds are ugly..
by Lene
Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:54 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Willow piccies
Replies: 6
Views: 2059

She's gorgeous!

Is there a difference between 'grey' and 'silver' coloured ringnecks?
by Lene
Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:08 pm
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Finding an Avian Vet Near You and Why You Need One
Replies: 8
Views: 8385

Hi Bec

You could try and phone one of the vets... they would probably know...
by Lene
Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: more Aussie birds
Replies: 5
Views: 1567

Beautiful photos...

I have mostly lorikeets in my backyard, but lately a sole cockatoo is flying around in the late afternoons...
by Lene
Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:08 pm
Forum: News
Topic: im feeling old!!!
Replies: 11
Views: 4314

Happy birthday to your daughter... 18 is indeed a milestone... But, don't feel old, yet, as there are many more birthdays to come...

I now only have 1 left under 30... He'll be 27 in May... Shocking! :shock:
by Lene
Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:33 pm
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: Typical female behavior
Replies: 6
Views: 3143

How cute!
by Lene
Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:29 pm
Forum: Share Your Flock With The Family
Topic: My Pack and non-IRN Flock
Replies: 18
Views: 15802

I'm so sorry for your loss, Melika... [[[[HUGS]]]]
by Lene
Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:21 pm
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: PLEASE HELP
Replies: 29
Views: 6701

Hi Alana So sorry to hear about Cookie... Hope you find him safe and well. Have you contacted the RSPCA? A lot of people will call them to let them know they have found a tame bird. That's what happened with Cory, my Corella. When Cory flew away I was as devastated as you, and I did all the things r...
by Lene
Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:16 am
Forum: IRN Video Forum
Topic: what does this mean?
Replies: 11
Views: 4175

She is! Isn't she? Just gorgeous..
by Lene
Mon Mar 24, 2008 1:14 am
Forum: IRN Diet & Housing
Topic: Cleaning a poopy smelly cage..
Replies: 8
Views: 2469

I have my cages on a slate floor... It's difficult to clean, and I'm going to get vinyl under the cages... I would do the same thing, if my cages were on carpet.
by Lene
Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:16 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Dog Attack
Replies: 56
Views: 11562

He's looking great... So glad to hear of his recovery..
by Lene
Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:12 am
Forum: IRN Lounge
Topic: HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! :)
Replies: 9
Views: 2378

I'm wishing everyone a Happy Easter, as well... I don't know how to do the flashy stuff...
by Lene
Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:55 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Big shock this morning
Replies: 2
Views: 1112

Big shock this morning

Tessa, my GSD, always sleeps in my bedroom, and goes out to say hello to the birds in the morning, when I open the door... This morning she went out, while I went to the loo... I heard screaming... and then desperate screaming... I raced out with my pants around my ankles, and there was Tessa with T...
by Lene
Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:55 am
Forum: News
Topic: Yodas first move
Replies: 12
Views: 4887

Congrats, Lauren, on the move... Your birds will settle in quickly, and as you, I love listening to the wild birds.... and my own as well... they put me to sleep - after nightshift.

I get a fright every time I look at one of your posts... What kind of bird is in your avatar?
by Lene
Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:46 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Taking Cookie to the Vet
Replies: 8
Views: 2042

Did you go to an avian vet? I find they're all so far away...

Who did you see?
by Lene
Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:12 pm
Forum: Breeding IRNs
Topic: colors
Replies: 9
Views: 2514

Thanks for that information... The breeder must have told fibs, when she said both parents were yellow. :shock:
by Lene
Thu Mar 06, 2008 12:23 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello! New IRN "Mom"
Replies: 5
Views: 1729

Hi Kelly Welcome to you and Maizy... The fact that she'll come to the front of the cage to get treats from you suggests that she'll tame down really quick... Birds mostly bite out of fear, but of course IRNs sometimes bites just for the sake of it. I always say, these guys bite first and ask questio...
by Lene
Wed Mar 05, 2008 11:30 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Paulie and Toby in same cage
Replies: 2
Views: 1005

Paulie and Toby in same cage

I've had Paulie and Toby next to one another for a while now, and 2 days ago I decided to put them in the same cage, Toby's cage, since Paulie is the dominant of the 2 - I suppose because she's female They seemed to have a problem with bathing. Paulie simply kept bathing, so Toby couldn't get in... ...
by Lene
Tue Mar 04, 2008 12:27 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Coincidence or does he know??
Replies: 7
Views: 2097

lol... yeah... that's funny... I always think mine should have a drink of it, before bathing in the water.
by Lene
Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:35 pm
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: Coincidence or does he know??
Replies: 7
Views: 2097

My 2 bath every day, when I change their water, without fail...
by Lene
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:23 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Newby ~ HELLO!
Replies: 4
Views: 1366

Hi Donna

Welcome to the list... I'm also from Brisbane, Ipswich way..
by Lene
Sat Mar 01, 2008 6:19 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: At what age do they?
Replies: 4
Views: 1615

My Paulie is 6 months old and haven't moulted, yet.
by Lene
Fri Feb 29, 2008 5:21 pm
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: NEW PHOTOS OF "ANNONYMOUS"......NOW NAMED OSCAR:D
Replies: 8
Views: 2781

Gorgeous!
by Lene
Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:55 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: Can I get an IRN?
Replies: 6
Views: 2091

Hi

I think your bird will very quickly adjust to your schedule... and of course he'll love time out of cage, when you're at home...

I work full time as well, shifts work even, and all my birds are well adjusted to the very variable life they have..
by Lene
Fri Feb 29, 2008 2:50 am
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: My bird ate some nurofen
Replies: 9
Views: 4907

I'm sorry, but I hate calling a bird 'IT'... If 'IT' is walking around in the loungeroom with you asleep, surely 'IT' must have a name... I can't give you any advice, because I would never leave out any medication for birds/animals or children to get to while I sleep... If I WAS in that situation, I...
by Lene
Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:48 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous Comments/Questions
Topic: What happened? So sudden.
Replies: 13
Views: 3253

I am so sorry to hear this... I can understand you're devastated..

I wonder if you could get an autopsy done?
by Lene
Thu Feb 28, 2008 1:26 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Dog Attack
Replies: 56
Views: 11562

That's right, Lauren... As far as I'm concerned, I'm just watching out for posts, that Gonzo is OK. This really is my only concern.
by Lene
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:07 am
Forum: IRNs Behavior & Taming
Topic: the voice
Replies: 12
Views: 3528

Paulie often does that... I take it to mean many different things... One is 'come here', another 'leave me alone', 'DON'T put me back in the CAGE!' 'Can't you see I'm busy'... etc. etc.

I think it's their prelude to talking.
by Lene
Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:04 am
Forum: IRN Photo Forum
Topic: Dog Attack
Replies: 56
Views: 11562

Hi Jay I was in no way offended... I obviously offended you by making the suggestion to take to bird to the vet... In fact, I offend a lot of people on a frequent basis, espesically in forums, such a this... I find it hard to read a large block of text. Maybe I can blame it on bad eyesight, old age ...